Gov. Tony Evers is considering next steps as conservation groups question legal authority of Legislature to block projects anonymously by Jacob Resneck Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin’s powerful … [Read more...]
Sen. Taylor proposes funds to help with Lincoln Hills crisis
(MADISON) – This morning, the Joint Finance Committee rejected two motions related to the reform of Wisconsin’s Juvenile Detention Center. Her first motion proposed to match Milwaukee County’s … [Read more...]
After Months of Debates and Revisions, State Budget Heads to Governor’s Desk
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin state 2015-2017 budget was passed in the senate on Tuesday after five months of debates and revisions. The $73 billion budget lays out the spending plan for the … [Read more...]
JFC Votes “Yes” to Reduced UW-System Cuts & DNR Downsizing
By Graham Kilmer The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted on Friday, May 29, making changes to Governor Walker’s budget provisions regarding the funding and structure of the UW-System, as well … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation Will Remain Under Dept. of Workforce Development
By Graham Kilmer The Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted on two omnibus motions Wednesday to make changes to Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care programs, as well as it’s nationally … [Read more...]
Budget Committee Reveals Crucial Education Decisions in Eleventh Hour
By Graham Kilmer The Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) passed a last minute omnibus motion early Wednesday morning, which contained provisions fundamentally impacting the … [Read more...]
Committee Votes to Restore Funding for Public TV and Radio
By Karen Stokes The Joint Finance Committee convened on Tuesday once again to tackle Governor Scott Walker’s 2015-2017 proposed budget. The committee voted to lessen the biennial budget cuts to … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor Returns to Joint Finance Committee
Madison- State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was appointed on December 2, 2014 to the state’s highly influential Joint Finance Committee. Tapped by Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, … [Read more...]